The Biochemical Society has made three grants of £500 each available for projects which support and address issues relating to gender inequality in science. One of the Society’s priorities is actively addressing such issues, through increasing awareness of this subject and promoting systems through which the surrounding issues can be effectively addressed. Further details on the Biochemical Society’s position on gender equality in science can be found in our Position Statement.

The deadline for applications for the 2012 scheme is 31 March 2012, with a delivery deadline of February 2013. A link to the online application form is provided below.

Your application will be assessed by a panel comprised of members of the Biochemical Society's Policy Committee and Society staff. We will assess applications within 4 weeks of the deadline, and will notify applicants in writing. If your application is unsuccessful, we will provide you with feedback. The scheme is non-prescriptive and we will consider all proposals, but some examples of how grant money could be used include supporting the mainstreaming of gender in science issues; identifying and promoting best practice; generating data which looks at existing schemes and supporting mentoring, training or a forum or network in a sustainable way.
 
For full details please refer to the Standard Conditions of the grant scheme document, which contains more guidance and background information. Detail includes judging criteria, what the Society will and will not fund and reporting requirements. If you have trouble downloading this document, or any further questions, please contact James Lush, Policy Officer (James.Lush@biochemistry.org; +44 (0) 20 7685 2453).